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    Abigail's Triumph (Amish Girls Series - Book 6)
    Abigail's Triumph (Amish Girls Series - Book 6)
    Abigail's Triumph (Amish Girls Series - Book 6)
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    Abigail's Triumph (Amish Girls Series - Book 6)

    By Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

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    Tragedy in the small Amish community of Paradise leaves one family reeling. In order to survive, Abigail Lapp and her siblings must rely on the compassion of their friends and neighbors. Abigail finds forgiveness difficult and painful, but she learns to trust God. Could He turn her unfathomable tragedy into triumph? Inspirational Teen Fiction

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann
    Release dateApr 22, 2015
    ISBN9781310749506
    Abigail's Triumph (Amish Girls Series - Book 6)
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    Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

    USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann seeks to pen compelling stories that captivate readers and bring glory to GOD. She has penned over forty Amish fiction titles in her “cant-put-down” writing style. She resides in Indiana Amish Country with her family on a former Amish farm where the documentary Breaking the Silence was filmed. "...Spredemann weaves a thread of love and intrigue into a quilt of faith and values." - reader reviewGrab a FREE story when you join my newsletter! Go here: https://www.jenniferspredemann.com/ABOUT MY BOOKS...It seems like every series I've written has been unique:AMISH GIRLS SERIES: (co-authored with my daughters) is a fun series set in Pennsylvania and is geared for teens (although many of my older readers have said they thoroughly enjoyed it!) (8 books + 2 tie-ins)AMISH BY ACCIDENT TRILOGY: Amish by Accident was originally a stand-alone book (my first book released!) It was SO different (that was my crazy imagination kicking in), I was unsure how readers would respond (or if anyone would even read it, LOL). And then the reviews started coming in! As of today, the book has 700+ Amazon reviews with a 4.5 STAR average! PRAISE THE LORD!!! I ended up writing a sequel and a prequel, thus the trilogy. :) (3 books)AMISH SECRETS SERIES: Oh, boy! This series tackles some pretty intense topics that you likely won't read about in your mainstream Amish fiction books. The first book in this series, An Unforgivable Secret is currently FREE in ebook. This was another one that I was unsure how it would resound with readers. It currently has 1900+ Amazon ratings and reviews with a 4.5 STAR average! GOD IS GOOD! (7 books)AMISH FAIRY TALES: (originally "FAIRLY" TALES, on purpose, but not everybody "gets" my twist on words) Basically, loose retellings of Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast, Amish-style (2 books, #3 on the backburner)KING FAMILY SAGA : the Bible stories of Isaac & Rebekah; Jacob, Rachel, & Leah; Joseph; Ruth; and David loosely told in an Amish context. (5 books so far)AMISH COUNTRY BRIDES: Sweet faith-filled romances set in Indiana (12 books)STAND-ALONE STORIES: Her Amish Identity (previously known as Love Impossible), An Unexpected Christmas Gift (Unlikely Singing loosely ties into this sweet love story)UNLIKELY SERIES: Unlikely Santa (An Amish Christmas Story), its sequel Unlikely Sweethearts, Unlikely Singing, and Unlikely Season - LOVED writing this series.AMISH COLLABORATIONS: Amish Christmas Miracles Collection (2020), More Amish Christmas Miracles (2021), Amish Spring Romance (2022)Coming 2023 (Lord willing!): AMISH COURTSHIP SERIESA Forbidden Amish CourtshipA Widower's Amish CourtshipTBA

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      Abigail's Triumph (Amish Girls Series - Book 6) - Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

      Abigail’s Triumph

      Amish Girls Series – Book 6

      J.E.B. Spredemann

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 to Present by J.E.B. Spredemann

      All incidents and characters in this book are completely fictional and derived by the authors’ imaginations. Any resemblance to actual incidents and persons living or dead are purely coincidental.

      All rights reserved. No part of this work/book may be copied, transmitted, or stored in any form or by any means, except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without prior written consent from the authors/publisher.

      Disclaimer: The herbal information in this book was derived by the author’s (J.S.) education and experience as a Nutritional Herbologist, but is written for fictional and informational use only. No herbal information in this book is, in any way, meant as a prescription or medical advice. This information has not been approved by the FDA, AMA, or any other government agency. It is your constitutional right to prescribe for yourself, if you choose to do so. The author assumes no responsibility for the treatments in this book, if you should choose to implement them. Therefore, the government requires the recommendation that you see your health care provider if you have any medical concerns/issues.

      Published in California, by Blessed Publishing

      http://www.jebspredemann.com

      All Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible, are NOT subject to copyright laws, and may be freely copied and/or quoted

      Cover design by J.E.B. Spredemann. Model was not injured in photographing this book cover.

      Table of Contents

      Books By J.E.B. Spredemann (*J. Spredemann)

      Authors’ Note

      Unofficial Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Words

      Characters in Abigail’s Triumph

      Chapter 1 – Home

      Chapter 2 – Rage

      Chapter 3 – Tragedy

      Chapter 4 – The Meeting

      Chapter 5 – Sadie

      Chapter 6 – Friends

      Chapter 7 – The Big Day

      Chapter 8 – Struggles

      Chapter 9 – Deception

      Chapter 10 – Christmas

      Chapter 11 – Concern

      Chapter 12 – Danger

      Chapter 13 – A Father

      Chapter 14 – The Visit

      Chapter 15 – The Surprise

      Brooke’s Quest

      Amish Fairly Tales

      BOOKS BY J.E.B. SPREDEMANN (*J. Spredemann)

      AMISH GIRLS SERIES

      Joanna’s Struggle

      Danika’s Journey

      Chloe’s Revelation

      Susanna’s Surprise

      Annie’s Decision

      Abigail’s Triumph

      NOVELLAS*

      Amish by Accident*

      An Unforgivable Secret*

      COMING SOON!

      Brooke’s Quest (Amish Girls Series – Book 7)

      Leah’s Legacy (Amish Girls Series – Book 8)

      New! NOVELETTES*

      Amish Fairly Tales series

      2014*

      Learning to Love – Saul’s Story* (Sequel to Chloe’s Revelation – adult novella)

      A Secret Encounter* (Amish Secrets Series)

      To the Father of the fatherless

      A father to the fatherless…is God in his holy habitation.

      Authors’ Note

      It should be noted that the Amish people and their communities differ one from another. There are, in fact, no two Amish communities exactly alike. It is this premise on which this book is written. We have taken cautious steps to assure the authenticity of Amish practices and customs. Both Old Order Amish and New Order Amish are portrayed in this work of fiction and may be inconsistent with some Amish communities.

      We, as Englischers, can learn a lot from the Plain People and their simple way of life. Their hard work, close-knit family life, and concern for others are to be applauded. As the Lord wills, may this special culture continue to be respected and remain so for many centuries to come, and may the light of God’s salvation reach their hearts.

      Unofficial Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Words

      Ach – Oh

      Ausbund – Amish hymn book

      Bloobier – Blueberry

      Boppli – Baby

      Bopplin – Babies

      Bruder – Brother

      Dat, Daed – Dad

      Dawdi – Grandfather

      Denki – Thanks

      Der Herr – The Lord

      Dochder – Daughter

      Dokter – Doctor

      Dummkopp – Dummy

      Englischer – A non-Amish person

      Ferhoodled – Mixed up, Crazy

      Fraa – Woman, Wife

      Gott – God

      Gut – Good

      Gross Dawdi – Great Grandfather

      Guten Mayrie – Good Morning

      Haus – House

      Hiya – Hi

      Hullo – Hello

      Jah – Yes

      Kapp – Prayer Covering

      Kumm – Come

      Lieb – Love

      Liede – Song

      Mamm – Mom

      Mammi – Grandmother

      Mei Lieb – My Love

      Mein Liewe – My Dear

      Mudder – Mother

      Nee – No

      Ordnung – Rules of the Amish Community

      Rumspringa – Running around years

      Schweschder – Sister

      Vadder – Father

      Vorsinger – Song Leader

      Wilkom – Welcome

      Wunderbaar – Wonderful

      Characters in Abigail’s Triumph

      The Lapp family

      Abigail – protagonist, youngest daughter of the Lapp family

      Reuben – Abigail’s father

      Maggie – Abigail’s mother

      Sadie – Abigail’s oldest sister

      Andrew – Abigail’s oldest brother

      Zachariah – Abigail’s youngest brother

      Caleb, David, and Deborah – Abigail’s other siblings

      The Fisher family

      Gideon – father

      Esther – mother

      Isaac & Rachel – oldest son & wife

      Grace & Adam – oldest daughter & husband

      Joanna (Scott) & Caleb – protagonist of Joanna’s Struggle, youngest daughter & husband

      Jonathan – youngest son

      The King Family

      Philip – father

      Naomi – mother

      Katie – daughter

      P.J. – son

      The Yoder Family

      Jacob – deacon, father

      Eli & Danika (King) – son & wife, protagonist of Danika’s Journey

      Annie – daughter, Joshua Hostettler’s aldi

      Sarah Anne – Eli & Danika’s daughter

      The Hostettler Family

      Judah – father, bishop of Paradise

      Nathan – oldest son

      Levi & Chloe (Esh) – son & wife, protagonist of Chloe’s Revelation

      Joshua – son, Annie Yoder’s beau

      Susanna – protagonist of Susanna’s Surprise, Jonathan Fisher’s betrothed

      Maryanna – Susanna’s twin

      Others

      Daniel Miller – Abigail’s best friend

      Matthew Riehl – Maryanna’s beau

      Brandon Love – police officer

      Chapter 1 – Home

      "Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake." Job 4:14

      Abigail Lapp's heart pounded as she raced home as quickly as her hundred-pound frame could carry her. She knew she shouldn't have taken an extra five minutes to speak with Daniel Miller, but she felt she should at least explain to him why she couldn't meet him today. Her chores must be done.

      She dreaded her fate as she neared the bend in the dirt road that led to her family's small secluded dwelling, and cringed at the sight of her father’s buggy near the barn. Was Dat home early today? Oh, she hoped it wasn't so.

      "Abigail, your vatter is waiting for you in the barn," Mamm stated without lifting her sad eyes, as Abby entered the house to deposit her lunch pail. Abigail gulped hard and nodded silently to her mother.

      With haste Abigail changed into her chorin' dress and flew out the door. She figured just maybe her punishment might be less severe if she got to the barn quickly. Her hands trembled as she stepped through the creaking door of the old barn. Her eyes widened when she spotted her father sitting on a log holding a leather strap in his rough calloused hands. The fury in his eyes caused Abigail to quake with fear.

      "I ordered you to be home for chores as soon as school got out! The other kinner arrived five minutes ago. You're late! Her father rose from the log and stumbled over to where Abigail stood, glaring down at her with his stern dark eyes. She could plainly see that he'd returned home intoxicated – again. You know what to do," he mumbled.

      Without a word, Abby squeezed her eyelids shut and gripped the handle of the barn door with all her might, silently pleading to God for mercy. Crack! One, two, three, four, five...the blows from the leather strap lashed against her backside over and over again until Abigail became breathless and lost count. She reeled from the pain as tears flowed from her innocent blue eyes. She tried

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